Description
Deliciously chewy chocolate oatmeal cookies with a rich cocoa flavor, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture and beat until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are firm but the centers look slightly underdone.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container!
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut oil for butter. You can also add nuts or dried fruit if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cookies, chocolate, oatmeal, dessert, family recipe